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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.41, 1,013.52 and 454.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.41, 1,013.52 and 454.79 is: 627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.41 : 1,013.52 = 454.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.41/1,013.52 = 454.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.41x = 1,013.52 × 454.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.41x = 460,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,941.29/734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.64

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